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the impromptu remembrance in honor of connecticut's victims. we'll take you to a northern california city once terrorized by a similar shooting. the lessons that community can share with newtown. >>> at 10:45, we ask a child psychologists about today's tragedy. what you need to assess before you talk to your child. you can postyour condolences to the connecticut victims by going to the ktvu channel 2 facebook page. you can postyour thoughts on our wall. >>> we want to bring you up to the minute on another big story we've been following for you. part of the great mall in milpitas was evacuated today due to a bomb threat. ktvu's maureen naylor live there now. you have new information about what turned out to be a very specific yet unfounded threat. >> gasia, that's correct. we got word three hours ago that there was no explosive at the kohl's behind me. we also got more information about what was posted that led the s.w.a.t. team to show up on this busy christmas shopping day. this mother and daughter came to shop but left after she heard about w
the impromptu remembrance in honor of connecticut's victims. we'll take you to a northern california city once terrorized by a similar shooting. the lessons that community can share with newtown. >>> at 10:45, we ask a child psychologists about today's tragedy. what you need to assess before you talk to your child. you can postyour condolences to the connecticut victims by going to the ktvu channel 2 facebook page. you can postyour thoughts on our wall. >>> we want to bring...
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rain and clouds ushered in another very painful day here in newtown, connecticut. one mother said today as she delivered a eulogy, it seems the skies are crying for her young son. >> you try to feel their pain, but you can't. you try to find some words that you hope will be adequate, knowing that they'll be inadequate, and you see little coffins, and your heart has to ache. >> reporter: white balloons, signaling a difficult task for the family and friends of 6- year-old noah pozner laid to rest today. his 6-year-old sister survived the rampage. >> his older brother said he could have been anything. >> you tell them their community, their state and their nation, dare i say the whole world stands with them. >> reporter: 6-year-old nick pinto with a giants uniform. on capitol hill, the u.s. senate and the house of representatives observing moments of silence. with heavy hearts, signaling their grief. >> let each of us affirm we will keep in our hearts and honor those who fell. >> reporter: there is so much mourn in this town. local flower shops say they're running out
rain and clouds ushered in another very painful day here in newtown, connecticut. one mother said today as she delivered a eulogy, it seems the skies are crying for her young son. >> you try to feel their pain, but you can't. you try to find some words that you hope will be adequate, knowing that they'll be inadequate, and you see little coffins, and your heart has to ache. >> reporter: white balloons, signaling a difficult task for the family and friends of 6- year-old noah pozner...
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dick's has removed all guns from the shelves of stores closest to newtown connecticut out of respect for the shooting victims and their families. >>> the bank is located in pelton plaza which is just off east 14th street a couple of weeks from davis street. just after 4:00 this afternoon a man in his 20s walked in, passed a note to the teller asking for money and by the time police got there unfortunately the bank robber was gone. and in belmont police want your help identifying a man suspecting of robbing another u.s. bank at noon today. take a look at this bank security picture. that robbery happened at the branch on rolston avenue. the man demanded money from a teller. police say he didn't show a weapon. a sedan was seen speeding southbound but police are not sure if that car was connected. >>> dozens of people rallied outside the state building in san francisco protesting a deportation order that could break apart a family before the end of the year. jana katsuyama explain what is the activists want governor brown to do to keep such families together. >> reporter: in the cold tod
dick's has removed all guns from the shelves of stores closest to newtown connecticut out of respect for the shooting victims and their families. >>> the bank is located in pelton plaza which is just off east 14th street a couple of weeks from davis street. just after 4:00 this afternoon a man in his 20s walked in, passed a note to the teller asking for money and by the time police got there unfortunately the bank robber was gone. and in belmont police want your help identifying a man...
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the farewells continue in connecticut. the last of the victims are laid to rest. >>> she survived the shooting in oregon. why she believes she cheated death, twice. >>> it's very quiet on the radar right now across the mid-atlantic. great news as people are busy finishing up their holiday preparations. more details in the seven day. stay tuned. >>> welcome back to 11 news smournding. thanks for being with us. >> ava is here with another look outside. the winds have died down. >> it was very windy yesterday. we heard a lot of reports of power outages, tree limbs down. much better today as people are busy getting ready for the holidays. looking at the radar. things are completely clear. the skies are mostly clear. that's still lake effect snow pounding parts of buffalo. that's winding down there. that's winding up further toward lake ontario. there's snow showers there as well. this will be a problem for anyone trying to travel north into update new york today for the holidays. as for baltimore, 29 degrees. very chilly to st
the farewells continue in connecticut. the last of the victims are laid to rest. >>> she survived the shooting in oregon. why she believes she cheated death, twice. >>> it's very quiet on the radar right now across the mid-atlantic. great news as people are busy finishing up their holiday preparations. more details in the seven day. stay tuned. >>> welcome back to 11 news smournding. thanks for being with us. >> ava is here with another look outside. the winds...
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the snow made for perfect sledding in farmington, connecticut. forecasters say snow in central connecticut will add up to four to eight inches by this weekend. you can track storms and get up-to-date forecasts every day on wbaltv.com, click on weather. to the firestorm in our nation's capital and the last-ditch effort to avoid falling off the fiscal cliff. the deadline is looming near new year's day and there is no sign lawmakers are closer to agreeing to a deal. >> president obama pushed lawmakers to act. >> we cannot let politics get in the way of progress. >> mr. obama met with party leader on friday, asking them to allow a vote on his plan. >> i believe such a proposal could pass both houses with bipartisan majorities as long as the leaders allow it to come to a vote. >> missouri senator roy blunt sharply criticized the president's proposal. >> the president's proposal to raise taxes on the top 2% of americans won't pay a third of the annual interest owed on the massive $16 trillion debt. >> in the political cliffhanger, sources close to the
the snow made for perfect sledding in farmington, connecticut. forecasters say snow in central connecticut will add up to four to eight inches by this weekend. you can track storms and get up-to-date forecasts every day on wbaltv.com, click on weather. to the firestorm in our nation's capital and the last-ditch effort to avoid falling off the fiscal cliff. the deadline is looming near new year's day and there is no sign lawmakers are closer to agreeing to a deal. >> president obama pushed...
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. >> the tragedy in connecticut has schools across the country are taking a hard look at safety. howard county is no different. ken ulman announced the county will be forming a joint task force. he will address school safety concerns. the group will be looking at the present situation to determine what is being done well and what could be done better. they want to identify students that might need help. or might become a threat to themselves or their classmates. >> most of these reports on these school shootings are mass shootings over the last several years and have some common traits. and i think one of them is that people say, he was acting a little odd right before the event. it is getting the public comfortable with reporting that. >> the first meeting is set for later this week. they hope to have a report in the next few weeks. police presence at schools is being stepped up. sarah sampson, wbal-tv news. >> thank you. school officials are examining -- are not alone in examining their school procedures. there was a shooting at perry hall high school on the first day of classe
. >> the tragedy in connecticut has schools across the country are taking a hard look at safety. howard county is no different. ken ulman announced the county will be forming a joint task force. he will address school safety concerns. the group will be looking at the present situation to determine what is being done well and what could be done better. they want to identify students that might need help. or might become a threat to themselves or their classmates. >> most of these...
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shooti hall >> the nation continues to wrap their arms around the grieving community of newtown, connecticut. >> we will update you on any >> we will update you on any promise spots to but the acidic levels in some foods can cause acid erosion. the enamel starts to wear down, and you can't grow your enamel back. my dentist recommended that i use pronamel, because it helps to strengthen the enamel. and i believe it's doing a good job. >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 6:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i am jennifer franciotti. >> i am sarah call. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we are watching as moisture moves in from the south. this could start thout as an icy mix. 29 in westminster. we are talking about sleet changing over to rain. watch out for a brief period of some ice around baltimore throughout the late morning. >> just a few hours left before the clock runs out on those who have not finish their holiday shopping. >> several stores are open this morning. >> it is looking good. just a couple of trucks
shooti hall >> the nation continues to wrap their arms around the grieving community of newtown, connecticut. >> we will update you on any >> we will update you on any promise spots to but the acidic levels in some foods can cause acid erosion. the enamel starts to wear down, and you can't grow your enamel back. my dentist recommended that i use pronamel, because it helps to strengthen the enamel. and i believe it's doing a good job. >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live,...
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. -- like the one in connecticut from happening. renee is a proud mother of two young children who attend howard county public schools. she is concerned for their safety when they stepped into classrooms. it is an understandable response. >> something needs to be done. i hate to think of schools becoming a lock down, but i do not know. i do not know what measures need to be taking place, but i knew -- but i know something needs to be done. >> the mass killing of such young children prompted the formation of the task force. >> we will take a look at what we are doing very well and what we are doing better. the security of buildings and facilities to the broader security issues. >> the task force will focus on how parents, teachers, and staff can better identify students with health is used -- issues. >> there are common traits. one of them is people say, she was acting a little odd. it is getting the public comfortable with reporting and not feeling like they are stigmatizing people. >> renee feels some comfort knowing school securit
. -- like the one in connecticut from happening. renee is a proud mother of two young children who attend howard county public schools. she is concerned for their safety when they stepped into classrooms. it is an understandable response. >> something needs to be done. i hate to think of schools becoming a lock down, but i do not know. i do not know what measures need to be taking place, but i knew -- but i know something needs to be done. >> the mass killing of such young children...
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also because of the renewed begun debate following the shooting death of 20 kids and six adults in connecticut last week. >> i heard the conversation -- i guess before we have no more rights, i should at least protect myself. >> since the shooting, elected leaders and police officers across maryland are trying to shift the political wind toward gun control legislation, whether it is tackling the culture of assault weapons or increasing mental health benefits. >> this is a watershed moment in our country. >> governor o'malley says he supports looking into the issue for the next legislative session. >> it is still very much a work in progress. but it is work that i would guess every state in the union has been undertaken. >> dick's sporting goods said they are suspending all sales of "modern sporting rifles" at their stores. >> they are probably trying to err on the side of safety. >> the kind of action that spurs this action. >> they want to get things what they can. they are afraid they will be another ban or things will be harder to get. >> governor o'malley said he would sign a bill banning
also because of the renewed begun debate following the shooting death of 20 kids and six adults in connecticut last week. >> i heard the conversation -- i guess before we have no more rights, i should at least protect myself. >> since the shooting, elected leaders and police officers across maryland are trying to shift the political wind toward gun control legislation, whether it is tackling the culture of assault weapons or increasing mental health benefits. >> this is a...
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he spent 11 years as bishop of bridgeport, connecticut. today, he celebrated his first christmas in baltimore, presiding over mess. hundreds of catholics were mindful of the community. >> we are remembering them, praying for them, asking the lord to give them consolation and healing. and certainly to let them know how our solidarity in prayer. they have been inundated with so many things -- cards, letters, phone calls. what they need our or careers and our love. >> the archbishop spoke about newtown after celebrating mass this morning. he's is at the top of the wish list for pope benedict -- peace is at the top of the wish list for pope benedict. he offered special prayers for syria, the middle east crisis, communist china. the catholic church faces official who discrimination in china. the pope encourage arab spring nations, such as egypt, to adjust. for some, it was a welcome relief, or a day to rest up before big sales. >> some of us had work today, but not everyone. mother nature helped santa deliver a white christmas across much of th
he spent 11 years as bishop of bridgeport, connecticut. today, he celebrated his first christmas in baltimore, presiding over mess. hundreds of catholics were mindful of the community. >> we are remembering them, praying for them, asking the lord to give them consolation and healing. and certainly to let them know how our solidarity in prayer. they have been inundated with so many things -- cards, letters, phone calls. what they need our or careers and our love. >> the archbishop...
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nor'easter up in the northeast part of the country, producing 10 inches of snow around boston and into connecticut. on the back side of that storm, it will turn windy and cold. we will check the 7 day when i come back. >> thank you. now to pictures of the big nor'easter as it moved quickly today, dumping snow from the ohio valley to parts of new england, up to 1 foot in some spots. it is great for sledding. it had residents shoveling out from the second big snowfall in a week. it created hazardous driving conditions. drivers were warned to be cautious tonight. officials lowered the speed limit on much of the pennsylvania turnpike. in howard county, police say they cracked a string of burglaries that hit home to columbia and ellicott city tonight. one of the alleged victims says she is living in constant fear since the crime. nadia? >> the alleged victim is concerned the man she accused as a burglar will be on the streets again. this woman who asked us to conceal her identity for fear of retaliation lives in fear after coming face-to-face with a burglary at her howard county house. >> he knows wher
nor'easter up in the northeast part of the country, producing 10 inches of snow around boston and into connecticut. on the back side of that storm, it will turn windy and cold. we will check the 7 day when i come back. >> thank you. now to pictures of the big nor'easter as it moved quickly today, dumping snow from the ohio valley to parts of new england, up to 1 foot in some spots. it is great for sledding. it had residents shoveling out from the second big snowfall in a week. it created...
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he also spoke of the tragic events that happened friday in connecticut. william laurie led the diocese that included newtown. >> we must present to end the culture of death and violence that is so much a part of our larger culture and so that our young people, our little ones, will be safe. quex also the archbishop joined stephanie rawlings blake and senator barbara mikulski and windy spencer at the dedication at the national civilian conservation corps campus in baltimore. >> american pediatricians say that thimerosol should not be banned. it was removed from most vaccines in 1999 because of concerns of being linked to autism or other neurological problems. since then, several reviews have found no such evidence. some experts say keep it out of the red states but in other countries with -- keep it out of the u.s. it is used to create multi dess vaccines and it can allow for more children to be vaccinated. we all know how important pap tests are to screen for cervical cancer. davitt happens to you is natural to think what is next. what can you expect if y
he also spoke of the tragic events that happened friday in connecticut. william laurie led the diocese that included newtown. >> we must present to end the culture of death and violence that is so much a part of our larger culture and so that our young people, our little ones, will be safe. quex also the archbishop joined stephanie rawlings blake and senator barbara mikulski and windy spencer at the dedication at the national civilian conservation corps campus in baltimore. >>...
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on meet the press' sunday morning, the governor of connecticut talk about mental health and gun control. >> there are certain problems in our society that have to be addressed. >> he is part of a number of columbia-based psychologists. he says once a person becomes too old for it services offered in school, he or she may slip through the cracks. >> there have been significant reductions in mental health. community mental health care. that system has become frayed over the years. there is no safety net for people who are struggling. >> he says the profession has gotten better at diagnosing and preventing. but often it takes a brush with the law for people to get access to treatment any. when it comes to preventing situations like sandy hook, things get more complicated. >> we do not have as good a sense as we would like to have about who may be violence. but that is preventable with legislation, if we look more carefully at our policies. >> maryland lawmakers established a task force over the summer to look at laws with regards to mental health issues and access to firearms. the results
on meet the press' sunday morning, the governor of connecticut talk about mental health and gun control. >> there are certain problems in our society that have to be addressed. >> he is part of a number of columbia-based psychologists. he says once a person becomes too old for it services offered in school, he or she may slip through the cracks. >> there have been significant reductions in mental health. community mental health care. that system has become frayed over the...
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the bushmaster rifle that adam lanza used in the newtown, connecticut killings was legally owned by his mother. he shot her four times in the head before going to sandy hook elementary school and killing 20 children and six female educators. calls for increased school safety, and at the same time, gun sales are on the increase. in november, there were more than 7200 gun purchase applications filed peeping >> we are projecting that we're looking at over 8200 barack applications being processed. >> more than 46,000 applications were processed. at the end of 2012, state police project 62,000 applications will be handled. state troopers will not speculate on why. some reasons are apparent -- the holiday season, some lawmakers proposing changes to gun laws. >> i think when people see schoolchildren slaughtered, they get the message that something has to change. that is our hope. >> last year maryland had 398 murders. 272 were committed by people using firearms. 260 happened by way of handguns. 5 by shotguns, three by an unknown firearms. >> i call on congress today to act immediately to appr
the bushmaster rifle that adam lanza used in the newtown, connecticut killings was legally owned by his mother. he shot her four times in the head before going to sandy hook elementary school and killing 20 children and six female educators. calls for increased school safety, and at the same time, gun sales are on the increase. in november, there were more than 7200 gun purchase applications filed peeping >> we are projecting that we're looking at over 8200 barack applications being...
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. >> students in newtown, connecticut, are returning back to school. danielle leigh has the latest. >> each day long lines bring it thousands of tearful mourners to this little town. they are carrying candles and stuffed animals and letting them at this christmas tree. anything to honor the victims. >> something to help out. >> students go back to class. but not sandy hook. police have locked down the school while the investigation continues. the district is preparing a middle school in a neighboring town. >> whenever we can do to have that way, we want to do now. >> today marks another round of the grief as families continue to bury their loved ones. what does anybody say? >> the shooter had visited multiple gun ranges ahead of the massacre. they say he won with his mother, legal owner of the guns. police obtained a broken computer found in his home. >> we will do everything it takes to ensure we uncover every bit of evidence. >> so this community comes together and waits for answers. >> the talon comes together like this is amazing. i'm proud to say
. >> students in newtown, connecticut, are returning back to school. danielle leigh has the latest. >> each day long lines bring it thousands of tearful mourners to this little town. they are carrying candles and stuffed animals and letting them at this christmas tree. anything to honor the victims. >> something to help out. >> students go back to class. but not sandy hook. police have locked down the school while the investigation continues. the district is preparing a...
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but in the wake of connecticut, is it enough? >> we have all been changed by the life of innocent lives in connecticut. >> gov. martin o'malley after a meeting with his cabinet says that he is likely to introduce new bills about school safety, the sharing of mental health records for background checks, and an assault weapons ban. >> should we have an assault weapons ban in our state? i believe there are probably greater numbers of delegates and senators coming to a conclusion that we should in light of the carnage in connecticut. >> an assault rifle was used by another notorious criminal in maryland in 2000. among his victims -- a woman shot driving to church. the bullet was so lethal that its ripped through burkhart and still killed her. >> the governor would not say whether his bill would require the owners of those assault weapons to turn them in. 46,700 assault weapons represent about 4% of the total registered firearms in maryland. reporting live, wbal tv-11 news. >> according to elected officials around the state, regulatio
but in the wake of connecticut, is it enough? >> we have all been changed by the life of innocent lives in connecticut. >> gov. martin o'malley after a meeting with his cabinet says that he is likely to introduce new bills about school safety, the sharing of mental health records for background checks, and an assault weapons ban. >> should we have an assault weapons ban in our state? i believe there are probably greater numbers of delegates and senators coming to a conclusion...
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leaders have reacted to the shooting earlier this month at the sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut that left 20 children and six adults dead. there are reports that the mother of gunman adam lanza may have been seeking treatment for her son, but details of his mental health history are unknown. >> the task force here has taken a look at california's law. requires licensed psychotherapist to turn over the names of patients who threatened harming someone physically. jayne miller, wbal-tv 11 news. >> anne arundel county police are increasing their patrols at a bar and glen burnie as they investigate the third homicide in that area in three years. there have been three deadly shooting since 2009, the latest happening last night. investigators say they have a possible suspect, described only as an african-american male in -- 30's with that then bield with a thin build. >> i can tell you that the victim was found in the exterior parking lot. >> anyone with information is urged to contact the anne arundel county police department. >> the regular season is over and the afc champs, the balt
leaders have reacted to the shooting earlier this month at the sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut that left 20 children and six adults dead. there are reports that the mother of gunman adam lanza may have been seeking treatment for her son, but details of his mental health history are unknown. >> the task force here has taken a look at california's law. requires licensed psychotherapist to turn over the names of patients who threatened harming someone physically. jayne...
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howard county are taking steps to reinforce safety plans at the schools in the wake of the events in connecticut. the county executive announced hord county will form a joint task force to address school safety concerns. the group will examine school security and determine what can be improved. authorities are also trying to figure out which to help students and parents identify children who may need help or who could become a threat >> most of these followed reports in the school shootings from across the country over the last several years, they have some common traits. one of them is that people say, he or she was acting a little odd. it is getting the public comfortable with reporting that. >> the first task force meeting is set for later this week. officials are stepping up police presence at schools. a congressman joins the brady campaign to discuss gun violence in america great the rhode island democrat held a news conference on capitol hill this morning with the president of the brady campaign to prevent gun violence. some possible good news to report in the nation's so- called fiscal cl
howard county are taking steps to reinforce safety plans at the schools in the wake of the events in connecticut. the county executive announced hord county will form a joint task force to address school safety concerns. the group will examine school security and determine what can be improved. authorities are also trying to figure out which to help students and parents identify children who may need help or who could become a threat >> most of these followed reports in the school...
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. >> pelley: it is a sunday of sorrow for newtown, connecticut, and for the nation. this afternoon hundreds of residents walked the road to sandy hook elementary school, where, on friday, 26 people were murdered, 20 of them children in the first grade. president obama has been in newtown tonight for a memorial service. first reports of this tragedy have turned out to be inaccurate. we were told that the gunman's mother was a teacher at the school, that he was allowed in because he was recognized, and that he targeted his mother's classroom with two handguns. tonight we know that all of that is wrong. here's what we do know, as told by people who knew the gunman and by one woman at the school that he approached but did not kill. that woman is sally cox, the school nurse. this picture was taken shortly after she left sandy hook elementary on friday. she's been the school nurse there 15 years. and she told us that friday morning began with comforting routine: 9:10, pledge of allegiance; 9:15, outside doors locked. then came 9:30. >> cox: all of a sudden, i heard a very
. >> pelley: it is a sunday of sorrow for newtown, connecticut, and for the nation. this afternoon hundreds of residents walked the road to sandy hook elementary school, where, on friday, 26 people were murdered, 20 of them children in the first grade. president obama has been in newtown tonight for a memorial service. first reports of this tragedy have turned out to be inaccurate. we were told that the gunman's mother was a teacher at the school, that he was allowed in because he was...
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just like what happened in connecticut, you know. >> the third victim was shot to death as she put up christmas decorations on the front door of a porch. the state trooper wounded in the shoot-out with the gunman remains hospitalized tonight. that trooper is expected to be okay. >>> tonight, a manassas man is in police custody charged in a double shooting at a local convenience store. it happened just before 1:00 this afternoon at a sheets store in the 8500 block of centerville road in manassas park. police say two people were taken to prince william hospital. their conditions are unknown at this time. 34-year-old of manassas has been charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. he's being held tonight without bond. just ahead on 9 news now, this saturday night. >> it's kind of a sign of hope, that the bonds of family life are stronger than any wind or fire or flood. >> two months after super storm sandy, a hometown bride and groom celebrate their big day in style. >>> super storm sandy volunteers delivering hope to families still recovering. >>> nea
just like what happened in connecticut, you know. >> the third victim was shot to death as she put up christmas decorations on the front door of a porch. the state trooper wounded in the shoot-out with the gunman remains hospitalized tonight. that trooper is expected to be okay. >>> tonight, a manassas man is in police custody charged in a double shooting at a local convenience store. it happened just before 1:00 this afternoon at a sheets store in the 8500 block of centerville...
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he died yesterday in norwalk, connecticut. he's a connecticut native. he was the first modern jazz musician to appear on the cover of "time" magazine. he formed his first quartet in 1951. there it is. beautiful song. perhaps best known for his 1959 release "take five." the song would become his signature piece. it was the first jazz record to sell one million copies. he died at 91. >> i love that piece. it makes you feel happy when you hear it. >>> here's more great music. the world's longest running musical "les miserables" hits the big screen christmas day. >> alexis christoforous takes a look at what makes this version of the movie different than anyone you've ever seen before. >> reporter: broken and haggerred when the audience first meets him, sentenced to 19 years of hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread in 19th century france. the epic tale follows him played by hugh jackman as he raises an orphan to redeem himself while remaining on the run from a ruthless policeman played by russell crowe. >> become a dog on the run, have i fallen so far and
he died yesterday in norwalk, connecticut. he's a connecticut native. he was the first modern jazz musician to appear on the cover of "time" magazine. he formed his first quartet in 1951. there it is. beautiful song. perhaps best known for his 1959 release "take five." the song would become his signature piece. it was the first jazz record to sell one million copies. he died at 91. >> i love that piece. it makes you feel happy when you hear it. >>> here's more...
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that's westbound 495 as you roach and pass connecticut avenue. i will keep you posted on this situation, ton of equipment on the scene here. let's go back to the maps, this time over to virginia on the northbound side of i-95, ongoing accident activity near lorton in the hov lanes. that's been block off the right lane for a while. expect slow traffic through that area. we'll take a live look on our traffic land camera nearby. if you're traveling -- actually this is the outer loop at route 1. let's go to our traffic land camera on the northbound side of 95. again, you've got the slow traffic trying to get in toward lorton because of that accident in the hov lanes and hopefully that should be cleared shortly. i'll keep you posted on both of those situations coming up once again in my next report at 6:00. now to you, delia. >>> we are live here in adelphi at the scene of an ongoing barricade situation off new hampshire avenue. we will have a live update for you in a half-hour. >>> today's hero central honor as program that's keeping students on trac
that's westbound 495 as you roach and pass connecticut avenue. i will keep you posted on this situation, ton of equipment on the scene here. let's go back to the maps, this time over to virginia on the northbound side of i-95, ongoing accident activity near lorton in the hov lanes. that's been block off the right lane for a while. expect slow traffic through that area. we'll take a live look on our traffic land camera nearby. if you're traveling -- actually this is the outer loop at route 1....
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they're all the age of those kids up in newtown, connecticut. i don't want my kids to end up like them. >> reporter: earl mitchell is a retired lieutenant commander in the navy, served 28 years. yet today he's marching to the nra's headquarters on capitol hill with this message. >> let's stop all the assault weapons. >> reporter: he's joined by other vets, parents, and teachers like karen martinez. >> i'm here because i'm tired of lighting candles and crying and praying for victims of violent crimes. and i want to do something. >> shame on the nra. shame on the nra. >> reporter: but mid-march they hear this. arm the teachers, arm the principals, the man is saying. he's booed but he still comes outside. >> the truth is if there was one teacher or one principal armed with one shot could have saved dozens of children. >> how about japan? probably the safest country in the world. we don't need them. >> reporter: three days aft second worst school -- after the second worst school shooting in american history, the debate of gun control rages on the si
they're all the age of those kids up in newtown, connecticut. i don't want my kids to end up like them. >> reporter: earl mitchell is a retired lieutenant commander in the navy, served 28 years. yet today he's marching to the nra's headquarters on capitol hill with this message. >> let's stop all the assault weapons. >> reporter: he's joined by other vets, parents, and teachers like karen martinez. >> i'm here because i'm tired of lighting candles and crying and praying...
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sky 9 over the 14,100 block of connecticut avenue. montgomery county police there say they got a phone call of a report from someone that they were shot in the eye. it reporteddedly happened in north gate park between georgia avenue and belfry road. the victim said to be a 19-year- old male was taken to the hospital. we don't know much more but when we do get more information we will pass it on to you. >>> prince william county police in the meantime are asking for your help to find a man who sexually assaulted a 15- year-old. now this one happened yesterday afternoon in woodbridge. this is the composite sketch of the guy that the teenager says came to her door claim dog work for the cable -- to work for the cable company. the man came back and pulled a knife and then forced the girl into a bedroom where he attacked her. he was wearing -- the last time she saw him. >>> prince george's county police looking for some gunmen who bloke into a house in port washington and opened fire today. it happened in the middle of the night one man wa
sky 9 over the 14,100 block of connecticut avenue. montgomery county police there say they got a phone call of a report from someone that they were shot in the eye. it reporteddedly happened in north gate park between georgia avenue and belfry road. the victim said to be a 19-year- old male was taken to the hospital. we don't know much more but when we do get more information we will pass it on to you. >>> prince william county police in the meantime are asking for your help to find a...
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ask congress for $50 billion but that will not cover the $83 billion that new york, new jersey and connecticut are already asking for now. >>> same-sex couples can now apply and receive marriage lrnses in maryland -- licenses in maryland. on the first day yesterday, just a few couples around the state actually went to clerks' offices to pick up listens. they have to wait -- licenses. they have to wait till 12:01 on new year's day. montgomery county's new licenses say party one and party two. prince george's county plans to issue one license for heterosexual couples and another for same-sex couples but prince judge's licenses won't be ready till next week. >>> we're gearing up for a huge weekend of football here at wusa. it starts saturday with the army-navy game at 3:00 p.m. we'll have a complete wrapup at 7:00 on "game on." >> just go get the wings, beer, soda and sit down and have a good weekend. then on sunday you can watch as the skins bring the ravens to tonight at fed ex fields. that is going to be a fantastic game. >>> when we come back, holiday shopping. >> we'll take a look at some fo
ask congress for $50 billion but that will not cover the $83 billion that new york, new jersey and connecticut are already asking for now. >>> same-sex couples can now apply and receive marriage lrnses in maryland -- licenses in maryland. on the first day yesterday, just a few couples around the state actually went to clerks' offices to pick up listens. they have to wait -- licenses. they have to wait till 12:01 on new year's day. montgomery county's new licenses say party one and...
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the massacre of schoolchildren in connecticut may be shifting the political dynamic in washington. bruce leshan reports two senators in our area who in the past have gotten a grades from the national rifle association are now demanding change. >> as your senator i'll protect our second amendment right. that's why the nra endorsed me. >> reporter: west virginia's joe man chin, a conservative democrat who famously fired a hunting rifle in a campaign ad. >> i've never had more than three shells in a clip you. >> now supports gun regulation. >> they're proud parent, grandparents. they understand this has changed where we go from here. >> reporter: senator manchin says no one he knows goes hunting with an assault rifle or high capacity magazine. >> this has changed the dialogue and it should move beyond dialogue. we need action. >> reporter: he's not alone. >> i got an a rating from the nra. >> reporter: virginia's mark warner said his daughters asked him what he's doing to keep children safe. >> when these kindergarten kids were massacred, if there's a reasonable approach to restrict a
the massacre of schoolchildren in connecticut may be shifting the political dynamic in washington. bruce leshan reports two senators in our area who in the past have gotten a grades from the national rifle association are now demanding change. >> as your senator i'll protect our second amendment right. that's why the nra endorsed me. >> reporter: west virginia's joe man chin, a conservative democrat who famously fired a hunting rifle in a campaign ad. >> i've never had more...
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connecticut. >> reporter: it was back to class for most students in newtown, connecticut tuesday. but hardly back to normal. >> i feel worried. i'm nervous. but at the same time, i'm feeling -- happy to be back at school. >> it's tragic and we're stunned. but they've got the keep going with their lives as well. >> reporter: the teachers' union said educators will discus friday's mass shooting in an age-appropriate manner. sandy hook elementary students have not yet returned to class. they'll be moved to another facility in a neighboring county administrators say they won't return to classes until january. trucks carrying supplies have been leaving the school still a crime scene. the tragedy even has lawmakers normally in support of gun rights discussing gun control. like senator joe manchin of west virginia. >> we had 20 beautiful babies that were slaughtered. that cannot be tolerated in america. >> reporter: funerals began monday for the 20 children and six adults killed. tuesday families said their final good-byes to two more 6- year-olds. jessica rekos and james mattioli. they
connecticut. >> reporter: it was back to class for most students in newtown, connecticut tuesday. but hardly back to normal. >> i feel worried. i'm nervous. but at the same time, i'm feeling -- happy to be back at school. >> it's tragic and we're stunned. but they've got the keep going with their lives as well. >> reporter: the teachers' union said educators will discus friday's mass shooting in an age-appropriate manner. sandy hook elementary students have not yet...
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he says it is not just a problem in connecticut. >> the state of connecticut and other states, too, are failing to protect children from guns. her friends are dead, and that is trauma. >> the student in the case has not been identified. >> two police officers involved in a gunbattle with a suspect in new jersey are out of the hospital tonight. a third officer underwent surgery for stomach was and is expected to recover. the suspect was in sight of a police station when he wrestled the gun away from one of the officers and started shooting. two officers fired back. the man was killed. >> a winter makes up this morning, and tonight the wind is whipping up. and it is cold. steve has a look at the forecast rest of tonight and tomorrow. >> the 29th annual festival is about to kick off in china, including ice and snow sculpture competitions music performances, and other activities. more than 2000 works will be on display. that is kind of like what we see at the gaylord the national harbor, just a little bigger. >> we are looking at a wine the night and one in the day tomorrow. . windy night a
he says it is not just a problem in connecticut. >> the state of connecticut and other states, too, are failing to protect children from guns. her friends are dead, and that is trauma. >> the student in the case has not been identified. >> two police officers involved in a gunbattle with a suspect in new jersey are out of the hospital tonight. a third officer underwent surgery for stomach was and is expected to recover. the suspect was in sight of a police station when he...
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he was expected to connecticut state university when he was only 16. he was part of a small number of 16-year-old among the 5000 undergraduates. he took his last class in 2009 and had not returned. >> as the community deals with tremendous loss, a local d.c. woman tries to help them cope. >> alison, there are a number of people from our region who love come here to help out in newtown. we earlier talks with an area from the baltimore area who came with the red cross to try to call about. they are among the hundreds of people who came here to try to give aid. the memorial near the elementary school continues to grow as the community tries to make sense of how anyone could murder 26 people. >> she did not contain per motion. >> it is just not right. i do not know what to say. they are just little babies. >> three days after six adults and 20 children were murdered, grief is still everywhere in newtown. >> it is beyond words to describe the level of the tragedy for this community for these families. it is just beyond a terrific. >> she is with save the ch
he was expected to connecticut state university when he was only 16. he was part of a small number of 16-year-old among the 5000 undergraduates. he took his last class in 2009 and had not returned. >> as the community deals with tremendous loss, a local d.c. woman tries to help them cope. >> alison, there are a number of people from our region who love come here to help out in newtown. we earlier talks with an area from the baltimore area who came with the red cross to try to call...
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. >> the shooting in connecticut opening new wound for many. her son was killed in the or aurora colorado, movie theater. >> unfortunately you and i both know it probably will happen again. >> some of these family members are members of the nra. some own guns. each putting a face to a tragedy, along with a plea for help. >> parents brothers, sisters families, need to step out of their living room and make a difference. >> for the parent whose son barely escaped friday connecticut shooting. >> she pulled him into her own classroom and barricaded the door. >> a victim turned activist, shot four times in a classroom where 11 of his classmates died. >> it is absolute hell. is the craziest thing you could ever imagine. >> with the timing of the holidays, we are learning it will likely be after the first of the year before any action is taken. >> virginia governor bob mcdonnell talked with art news partners and said he is open to discussing whether to allow people outside of law enforcement to carry guns at schools. >> i think there should least be a
. >> the shooting in connecticut opening new wound for many. her son was killed in the or aurora colorado, movie theater. >> unfortunately you and i both know it probably will happen again. >> some of these family members are members of the nra. some own guns. each putting a face to a tragedy, along with a plea for help. >> parents brothers, sisters families, need to step out of their living room and make a difference. >> for the parent whose son barely escaped...
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live in connecticut abc7 news. >> people in georgetown university are rallying around a student after learning her mother was one of those killed in the shootings. she was the school psychologist. she and the school principal dawn hochsprung have been praised for their confrontation of the shooter. >> in nearby town has donated a school that closed last year. cruz of volunteers are moving essential equipment to -- crews of volunteers are moving essential equipment. is not clear when the sandy hook students will return to class. >> students saw more police officers patrolling outside of school buildings today. officials want to reassure students and parents that the schools are safe. >> there is a renewed call for stricter gun laws, even getting support from some republicans. a washington post poll shows that 45% of americans favor stricter gun laws. that is a four-year high. >> the debate is not just on the hill. it is all across washington. >> just two blocks from the u.s. capitol, this march is decided late pro-gun control. >> we are not in a third-world country dealing with gun lor
live in connecticut abc7 news. >> people in georgetown university are rallying around a student after learning her mother was one of those killed in the shootings. she was the school psychologist. she and the school principal dawn hochsprung have been praised for their confrontation of the shooter. >> in nearby town has donated a school that closed last year. cruz of volunteers are moving essential equipment to -- crews of volunteers are moving essential equipment. is not clear when...
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. >> a connecticut lawyer wants to sue the state for $100 million on behalf of the six-rolled survivor. -- a 6-year-old survivor. >> since the tragedy many police departments have been holding a gun buybacks. while the idea is not new, sons see these programs as a way to reduce violence in the wake of the new town massacre. >> williams says he is done with guns. the elementary school shooting struck a nerve. >> my wife cried. i was shopping and we heard about it while we were in the store, and she cried. it is wrong. >> he is turning over handguns to the police. it is part of the bridgeport gun by back. with $100,000 of private donations, the police are taking the weapons, no questions asked. >> i know that every gun that we take the and it is one less that has the potential to kill children. >> more than 100 guns have been collected in the past two days and are expected to be melted down. with millions more scattered across the west, can this make an impact? >> we know that if we reduce the number of weapons that are available through breaking into people's houses, we are a safer soci
. >> a connecticut lawyer wants to sue the state for $100 million on behalf of the six-rolled survivor. -- a 6-year-old survivor. >> since the tragedy many police departments have been holding a gun buybacks. while the idea is not new, sons see these programs as a way to reduce violence in the wake of the new town massacre. >> williams says he is done with guns. the elementary school shooting struck a nerve. >> my wife cried. i was shopping and we heard about it while we...
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killed in the connecticut school shooting. school psychologist mary sherlock was the mother of katy. she and the principle have been praised for trying to stop the gunman in the front office of the school. the georgetown community is raising money now to help katy. >> virginia governor bob mcdonnell would like to discuss army teachers. if someone at sandy hook had been armed, he says there would not have been -- there would've been an opportunity to stop this person. he has created a task force that will provide for budget proposals to address this and needs for school safety. it was an emotional gathering outside the capitol this morning where family members and accident victims read the names of their deceased loved ones. the brady campaign to prevent gun violence held the conference. after they read the names, they delivered a letter to go congress and the white house calling on an end to violence in america. >> dick's sporting goods is making big changes in the wake of the school shooting. >> brianne carter this is in the
killed in the connecticut school shooting. school psychologist mary sherlock was the mother of katy. she and the principle have been praised for trying to stop the gunman in the front office of the school. the georgetown community is raising money now to help katy. >> virginia governor bob mcdonnell would like to discuss army teachers. if someone at sandy hook had been armed, he says there would not have been -- there would've been an opportunity to stop this person. he has created a task...
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you're seeing here a map of connecticut. a school shooting at an elementary school in newtown, two hours to the north and east of new york city. the images you see here, children being from sandy hook elementary school. the district's largest school. one shooter is dead at sandy hook elementary. the school now cleared of shooters. newtown police say there's at least one other person shot. police telling abc news that they're still treating this as an active shooter situation. state emergency management officials confirming that ambulances and other units are en route and staging near the school. again, these are pictures from the park ing lot of the school. police also believe they may have located the suspect's car, again, as we just are getting information here, and again, it's sandy hook elementary school, about 15 miles from danbury, another major city in connecticut. two hours north and east offing new york city. >> obviously, of incredible concern is the extent of the injuries that may have occurred there at sandy hook
you're seeing here a map of connecticut. a school shooting at an elementary school in newtown, two hours to the north and east of new york city. the images you see here, children being from sandy hook elementary school. the district's largest school. one shooter is dead at sandy hook elementary. the school now cleared of shooters. newtown police say there's at least one other person shot. police telling abc news that they're still treating this as an active shooter situation. state emergency...
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. >>> we begin with more gun violence far way from connecticut. two police officers shot and killed in topeka, kansas. the officers were responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle last night when they were shot in the head. it's been more than a decade since a topeka police officer was killed in the line of duty. >>> in washington, reports of progress to avoid the fiscal cliff. john boehner is in agreement with tax hikes for people makes more than $1 million a year. >>> hillary clinton is at home recovering from a concussion she experienced reportedly due to dehydration. it's reported that john kerry is set to replace her as secretary of state. >>> the probes will end a year-long mission by intentionally crashing into the lunar surface today. near the moon's north pole. >>> and finally, you can expect long line at the post office today. the busiest mailing day of the year. because many of us spent the week end addressing our christmas cards and packages. over 100 million more pieces of mail will be processed today. the biggest delivery day for
. >>> we begin with more gun violence far way from connecticut. two police officers shot and killed in topeka, kansas. the officers were responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle last night when they were shot in the head. it's been more than a decade since a topeka police officer was killed in the line of duty. >>> in washington, reports of progress to avoid the fiscal cliff. john boehner is in agreement with tax hikes for people makes more than $1 million a year....
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thanks. >>> we're going to turn to the aftermath of the shootings in newtown, connecticut. there's a lot of questions in this country about children and mental illness. one thing that is clear about 20-year-old adam lanza, he had been troubled for a long time. and his mother was unable to help him. an estimated one in five children suffer from mental disorder or illness in this country. and their parents are often desperate for help and for answers. for millions of americans who have children with mental illness or disorders, the struggle is a daily one. >> it's terrifying. it's distressing. the legacy of parents being blamed for their children's mental illness lingers. >> reporter: tricia knows this firsthand. >> my son battles mental illness. we've been battling it since the fall of 2008. >> reporter: in november, she prevented a tragedy by calling police on her 20-year-old son, blake, who was plotting a movie theater massacre at the screening of "twilight." authorities stopped him in time. >> i think any mom would blame herself. >> reporter: how to help troubled, young p
thanks. >>> we're going to turn to the aftermath of the shootings in newtown, connecticut. there's a lot of questions in this country about children and mental illness. one thing that is clear about 20-year-old adam lanza, he had been troubled for a long time. and his mother was unable to help him. an estimated one in five children suffer from mental disorder or illness in this country. and their parents are often desperate for help and for answers. for millions of americans who have...
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. >>> we're going to turn now to the latest from newtown, connecticut. six more of the victims from friday's massacre will be laid to rest today. as life slowly begins to return to normal for most of the other students in that school district. but in a community still on-edge, another threat kept an elementary school closed. amy robach joins us, now, from newtown. amy, hard to believe this jarring development, happening a week later. >> reporter: it is a difficult situation for everyone here. and we know that the mourning and the funerals continue this week. one of the many reasons why sandy hook students will not be returning to school until after the holidays. in fact, the school superintendent just told me they are planning on january 2nd. that said, newtown public schools are in full swing today. we've seen dozens of school buses driving through town. but those schools are certainly still facing many challenges bringing their students back into the classroom. this morning, parents of sandy hook elementary students say their children will return to sc
. >>> we're going to turn now to the latest from newtown, connecticut. six more of the victims from friday's massacre will be laid to rest today. as life slowly begins to return to normal for most of the other students in that school district. but in a community still on-edge, another threat kept an elementary school closed. amy robach joins us, now, from newtown. amy, hard to believe this jarring development, happening a week later. >> reporter: it is a difficult situation for...
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this is all in the wake, of course, of that tragedy in newtown, connecticut. vice president joe biden will be meeting with law enforcement officials today in the first step of a push to end gun violence. the nra is expected to speak out tomorrow in its first news conference since the tragedy. and abc's jake tapper joins us from the white house. with the very latest. you asked the president yesterday in the news conference, where have you been for four years on this issue to eradicate semiautomatic weapons? >> reporter: that's right. then-senator biden had written that ban into law in 1994. but it expired in 2004. the vice president will be meeting with chiefs of police who support reinstating that ban. and the president will be reaching out to lawmakers to try to come up with post-newtown solutions. president obama had promised the citizens of newtown meaningful action. and in a morning press conference, he explained what that meant. an administration focused on preventing future tragedies by focusing on mental health, culture, education, and gun control. >> t
this is all in the wake, of course, of that tragedy in newtown, connecticut. vice president joe biden will be meeting with law enforcement officials today in the first step of a push to end gun violence. the nra is expected to speak out tomorrow in its first news conference since the tragedy. and abc's jake tapper joins us from the white house. with the very latest. you asked the president yesterday in the news conference, where have you been for four years on this issue to eradicate...
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abc's linsey davis shows us what people in newtown, connecticut, and across the country are doing to pay tribute. >> reporter: here in newtown and beyond, a moment of silence and tolling of bells at 9:30 this morning at houses of worship across the country. bells rang 26 times, honoring the memories of 20 children and 6 women. from the president, a message to immediately address introduce laws on gun control. >> i want to take a minute to respond and let you know, we hear you. >> reporter: and for the first time since the tragedy, we'll hear from the national rifle association this morning, in a news conference that's been billed as a promise to be, quote, meaningful contributions to make sure this never happens again. it's a discussion that abc's cynthia mcfadden had with new york city mayor, michael bloomberg, on "nightline." >> you hold them responsible? >> well, i hold you and me responsible. i said that we didn't pay attention to what our legislators were doing. they, as well. but i don't absolve you or me. all of us. >> reporter: this is church where the bells tolled. as we rem
abc's linsey davis shows us what people in newtown, connecticut, and across the country are doing to pay tribute. >> reporter: here in newtown and beyond, a moment of silence and tolling of bells at 9:30 this morning at houses of worship across the country. bells rang 26 times, honoring the memories of 20 children and 6 women. from the president, a message to immediately address introduce laws on gun control. >> i want to take a minute to respond and let you know, we hear you....
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newtown, connecticut, is facing an extremely difficult christmas. but the nation has opened its heart to this town on this holiday. rob nelson has the story. >> reporter: good morning, guys. it's a cruel irony for newtown this christmas. in the midst of this season of giving, a town still reeling from so much lost. residents are finding no shortage of prayer, comfort, and kindness. during this season of giving, the people of newtown, connecticut, have been overwhelmed with love and support for the holidays. >> you do what you can. everybody does a little bit. and it means a whole lot to everybody. >> reporter: the newtown post office has been flooded with gifts, letters, and prayers. incredible sprinkles of love from all over the globe. >> i think i saw brazil, australia. anybody in newtown who needs a hug. it's amazing. >> reporter: at the local town hall, there are mountains of donated toys. and hurricane sandy victims wanted to spread the joy. >> we have had so much help, we wanted to pay it forward. >> reporter: and the people of newtown agree.
newtown, connecticut, is facing an extremely difficult christmas. but the nation has opened its heart to this town on this holiday. rob nelson has the story. >> reporter: good morning, guys. it's a cruel irony for newtown this christmas. in the midst of this season of giving, a town still reeling from so much lost. residents are finding no shortage of prayer, comfort, and kindness. during this season of giving, the people of newtown, connecticut, have been overwhelmed with love and...
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in fact, a town very near and dear to your heart, archbishop, the town of newtown, connecticut. >> until a few months ago, i was the bishop there. and visited newtown many times. the news struck home in a deep and personal way. when you know the community and you know some of the people. i probably confirmed some of the siblings of those children. the pastor there, and the two priests, are my former colleagues. so, you really feel what they're going through. >> i've had a lot of people ask me on twitter, actually, people pointing out in these times, people do tend to turn to god and to faith. and it becomes the bedrock. what are your congregations saying about this? and what are you telling them? >> well, you know, hurt is significant. fear, significant. but to say, hey, god's promises really are like the stars at night. they shine brightest when it's darkest. when you have faith, the person who has the significant why, can bear what comes. >> it takes something like this to get us to pray, to get us to church and talk about him. people are learning more about commandos, killing commando
in fact, a town very near and dear to your heart, archbishop, the town of newtown, connecticut. >> until a few months ago, i was the bishop there. and visited newtown many times. the news struck home in a deep and personal way. when you know the community and you know some of the people. i probably confirmed some of the siblings of those children. the pastor there, and the two priests, are my former colleagues. so, you really feel what they're going through. >> i've had a lot of...
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new york city, south connecticut, and south of boston going to get the biggest snow totals. let me show you what you can expect in the way of snow totals. the pink area is two to five inches, broad brush in pennsylvania. see that maroon spot south of boston, that's where we get the five to ten-inch area. near a foot south of boston locally. it's going to be an interesting one here at the airports. boston and new york included, in heavy delays today. and you have moderate delays back here. detroit, chicago, some cold and some wind going to affect them. los angeles will have rain. so, it doesn't just stop on the east coast. we have travel trouble in other places. but on the roads, anywhere in the pacific northwest could be a little slippery. and certainly, with this storm, again, from ohio all the way to maine. back to bianna. >> a travel nightmare for so many people. ginger, thank you. >>> we're going to turn to the desperate, last-ditch effort to try to keep the country from falling off the fiscal cliff, sending everybody's taxes up and possibly sending the country into anot
new york city, south connecticut, and south of boston going to get the biggest snow totals. let me show you what you can expect in the way of snow totals. the pink area is two to five inches, broad brush in pennsylvania. see that maroon spot south of boston, that's where we get the five to ten-inch area. near a foot south of boston locally. it's going to be an interesting one here at the airports. boston and new york included, in heavy delays today. and you have moderate delays back here....
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but just 80 miles away in connecticut, more than a foot of snow. more than a foot in milford, mass, too. even though the snow is for the most part done, the issues are not. overnight up to a foot of snow fell again. holiday snow, round two, came down fast and furious. in new hampshire, drivers slipped into a tailspin causing a 20-car pileup that has i-93 backed up for miles. >> what happened after that was just unbelievable. like one car after another car after another car. there wasn't anybody stopping. >> reporter: in orange county, new york, cars skidded on the icy road. at gillette stadium in massachusetts, it took serious manpower and heavy-duty machinery to prep for this afternoon's patriots game. >> we're working until the snow stops, probably around 5:00 in the morning. >> reporter: and the big dig, that winter shoveling ritual, is under way for millions this morning. anderson, indiana, got hit with as much as six inches. and there is a silver lining in all of this ice. for plowers in westchester county, all the snow translates to cold, har
but just 80 miles away in connecticut, more than a foot of snow. more than a foot in milford, mass, too. even though the snow is for the most part done, the issues are not. overnight up to a foot of snow fell again. holiday snow, round two, came down fast and furious. in new hampshire, drivers slipped into a tailspin causing a 20-car pileup that has i-93 backed up for miles. >> what happened after that was just unbelievable. like one car after another car after another car. there wasn't...
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players from both teams stood with hundreds of newtown, connecticut, residents. among those attending the game, the family of jack pinto, the 6-year-old fan of the giants who was buried in the number 80 jersey of his favorite player, victor cruz. >>> and finally, a dirty dozen words from 2012 that some people would like to ban for being overused and abused. spoiler alert, kick the can down the road. how about trending and bucket list? other terms nominated for a literary lashing are superfood, guru, and double down. and -- guess what the most overused phrase of 2012 was? or at least the last couple of months. >> oh, just this week. >> it's right there in that box. not hard to guess. i think we'll hear a lot of that phrase in the next day or days. >> yes. all right, ron. thank you. >> guru is one that when i use it, i'm sorry that i did. >> really? because people call you a guru. >> of course, it happens all the time. i get tired of it. please, stop. >>> next up is a story that means a lot to lawyers like me. the new year means a batch of new laws for states acros
players from both teams stood with hundreds of newtown, connecticut, residents. among those attending the game, the family of jack pinto, the 6-year-old fan of the giants who was buried in the number 80 jersey of his favorite player, victor cruz. >>> and finally, a dirty dozen words from 2012 that some people would like to ban for being overused and abused. spoiler alert, kick the can down the road. how about trending and bucket list? other terms nominated for a literary lashing are...
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. >> reporter: maryland and connecticut are the only two states that require carbon monoxide detectors in schools. and maryland only requires them in new schools. in texas, they have to be installed in certain day-care centers. and only 25 states require them in residential buildings. the boiler at the atlanta grade school was last checked a year ago, which isn't making parents feel any better. for "good morning america," steve osunsami, abc news, atlanta. >> this is leading to a move lots of schools are examining the question of whether they need to be installing these. >> real wake-up call there. >>> switch gears now. play some music right here. ♪ you're a mean one, mr. grinch ♪ that is because a man was indicating on tape stealing christmas decorations from front lawns. abc's rob nelson has the story. >> reporter: judging from this surveillance video, this grinch not only stole christmas, he let the air out of it. >> we headed out for work, we noticed that the inflatables were missing. >> reporter: san antonio police say this man stole an inflatable sled and snowman from a front
. >> reporter: maryland and connecticut are the only two states that require carbon monoxide detectors in schools. and maryland only requires them in new schools. in texas, they have to be installed in certain day-care centers. and only 25 states require them in residential buildings. the boiler at the atlanta grade school was last checked a year ago, which isn't making parents feel any better. for "good morning america," steve osunsami, abc news, atlanta. >> this is...
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virginia governor bob mcdonnell announced a plan to review the wake of the connecticut massacre. schools across the state patrols. police the governor created a task well to develop proposal to address critical safety gaps or need. standoff has ended peacefully. began last night after u.s. to serve aied warrant at an apartment on greenwich wood drive. custodywas taken into around 6:00 a.m. up on news channel 8 beginning in a few minutes. let's find out what's happening on the road with jamee whitten. >> very busy. on the 14th street bridge. let's go to the camera. it's all gone. but there are backups on the across the 14th street bridge. still problems with a mortar -- r main break on columbia four-mile run and at george mason drive. this is the beltway west at avenue, a new on the shoulder. now. to now >> patchy, dense fog, but the is not so bad. down to about 0.3 miles at dulles. 3 miles in martinsburg. warm temperatures to start us out. upperl warm up into the today withon clearing skies and preconditions. thanks so much. at 8:27 withck another news update. [ female announcer
virginia governor bob mcdonnell announced a plan to review the wake of the connecticut massacre. schools across the state patrols. police the governor created a task well to develop proposal to address critical safety gaps or need. standoff has ended peacefully. began last night after u.s. to serve aied warrant at an apartment on greenwich wood drive. custodywas taken into around 6:00 a.m. up on news channel 8 beginning in a few minutes. let's find out what's happening on the road with jamee...